__________ are informal norms or everyday customs that may be violated without serious consequences within a particular culture. They provide rules for conduct but are not considered to be essential to society's survival.

a. Taboos
b. Sanctions
c. Mores
d. Folkways


d. Folkways

Sociology

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Which of the following is the best example of a status set?

A. caring for one's child and earning a living B. registered nurse C. registered nurse in the United States D. registered nurse, father, husband, amateur golfer

Sociology

The crude birth rate of a city that has 250 births in a year and a population of 7500 would be found by using which of the following?

a. crude birth rate = (250/7500) x 1000 b. crude birth rate = 7500/250 c. crude birth rate = (1000/7500) x 250 d. crude birth rate = (250/1000) x 7500

Sociology

_________ are characteristics that vary across individuals or groups

a. Variables b. Differentials c. Probabilities d. Generalizations

Sociology

Your text concludes that the underlying reason for the dramatic increase in the probability of divorce over the last century is:

a. reduced community integration. b. substantial reductions in fertility rates. c. a changing economy. d. reduced age at marriage.

Sociology